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"Irrigation Districts Act
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Irrigation Districts Act

The Irrigation Districts Act enables the establishment of 13 irrigation districts in Alberta and describes the structure, governance, powers, and duties for the formation and operations of irrigation districts. The purpose of an irrigation district is to: construct, operate, and maintain irrigation works in each district for the conveyance and delivery of water; divert and use of water in accordance with the terms and conditions of license under the Water Act; and, to maintain and promote the economic viability of the district. The Act also establishes the formation, powers, and duties of Irrigation Council.

The Irrigation General Regulation, under the Irrigation Districts Act, defines the debt limit of a district, relocation of irrigation works, land classification standards, and land assessment criteria. The Regulation also describes the requirements for posting a list of complaints and service of billing notices.

The Irrigation Plebiscite Regulation, under the Irrigation Districts Act, describes the public notice and plebiscite ballot requirements for commercial activities, water licenses, and expansion limits. The Regulation also outlines the eligibility within districts for a plebiscite vote relating to commercial activity, including the duties of irrigators and the district officer.

The Irrigation Seepage Claims Exemption Regulation, under the Irrigation Districts Act, describes the exemption of districts from specific sections of the Act. The Regulation describes the process, procedures and information requirements for seepage control plans.